UCLA senior Anthony Barr is one of 12 finalists for the Butkus Award, given annually to the nation's top college linebacker.

The semifinalists were announced Monday and selected by a 51-person panel comprised of scouts, coaches and journalists.

Barr was one of four Pac-12 players selected, the most of any conference. He was joined by California junior Khairi Fortt, Utah senior Trevor Reilly and Stanford senior Shayne Skov. Reilly is listed as a defensive end by Utah.

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